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University of Denver

 Organization

Biography

The first reference to Colorado Seminary was in The Rocky Mountain News of November 27, 1862: “ a board of Trustees, composed of the solid men of Denver, has been organized to superintend the erection of a seminary building… for an academic education.”

Sources

Breck, "From the Rockies to the World"

Biography

University of Denver votes to adopt quarter system in 1929.

Sources

"University Adopts New Quarter Plan; Vote Unanimous," The Denver Clarion, vol. 34, no. 19, November 26, 1929, 1.

Biography

First year Hillel organization features full programming at DU

Citation:
Jan. 30, 1974, letter to faculty, U172._.0003, Hillel folder

Found in 266 Collections and/or Records:

Contact Sheet of Frank Aybar, 1971 October 1

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0086.0016.00001
Abstract

Contact Sheet of Frank Aybar of Columbine at the University of Denver on 10-1-71. Frame 0 is an image of Frank Aybar lecturing an unidentified audience of children. Frame 11 is an image of Frank Aybar playing the grand piano infront of the unidentified audience of children.

Dates: 1971 October 1

Coombe, Robert D. VIP Photos, 1982-1995

 File
Identifier: U201.02.0139.0001
Abstract

Images of University of Denver Chancellor Robert D. Coombe: 13 black and prints, including headshot of Coombe as Dean of Mathermatics, Natural Sciences, and Engineering; Coombe in laboratory with chemistry equipment; and in laboratory with computer. 2 sets of black and white negatives with contact sheets of Coombe in laboratory. 2 black and white contact sheets without negatives, including headshots of Coombe; and Coombe in laboratory with chemistry equipment.

Dates: 1982-1995

David Shaw Duncan, between 1935-1941

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0413.00005
Abstract

University of Denver sixth chancellor David Shaw Duncan poses for a portrait. Prior to his tenure as chancellor, Duncan was a professor of history and political science, dean of the liberal arts college, and dean of the graduate school. Duncan served as chancellor from 1935 to 1941.

Dates: between 1935-1941

Doing Sit-Ups on Football Field

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0071.0005.00006
Abstract

Fourteen unidentified persons do sit-ups as a part of a physical education activity on the football field at the University Park campus of the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado. The scoreboard and Sturm Hall are visible in the background.

Dates: 1953-1986

Dr. Josef Korbel

 Item
Identifier: U201.03.0011.0032.00001
Abstract

Portrait of Josef Korbel, dean of the Graduate School of International Studies at the University of Denver, smoking a pipe in front of a bookshelf of Foreign Affairs journals.

Dates: 1793-2009

Driscoll, William T., between 1943-1980

 File
Identifier: U201.03.0011.0043
Abstract

Black and white print of headshot of University of Denver professor of Zoology and Dean William T. Driscoll.

Dates: between 1943-1980

Driscoll, William T. - VIP Bio File Photographs 2, 1956-1983

 File
Identifier: U201.02.0139.0012
Abstract 25 black and white prints of William T. Driscoll, biology professor and associate dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Denver, including a headshot of Driscoll taken for Founders Day; Driscoll with students; taking notes from a speech on television; dancing with students; helping undergraduate students in a biology class; registration day; and several headshots of Driscoll. Also includes 4 sets of black and white negatives with contact sheets, 1 set of black and...
Dates: 1956-1983

Driscoll, William T. - VIP Biofile Photographs, 1963-1983

 File
Identifier: U201.02.0139.0011
Abstract 31 black and white prints of William T. Driscoll, associate dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Denver, including Driscoll with Bud Nicholson; at Geneva Glen; with wife Helen; playing games with DU students; giving a biology lecture; with a large group at a convention at the Phipps Memorial Center; helping students in an anatomy class; welcoming Sarvepalli Radkrishan, president of India, to Denver with Lt. Gov. Knous, Mr. McCollum, and Mr. Bellport; and receiving...
Dates: 1963-1983

Duncan, David Shaw Photos, 1935-1941

 File
Identifier: U201.02.0139.0013
Abstract

Headshots and one full-length portrait of David Shaw Duncan, an alumnus, professor, dean, and chancellor at the University of Denver, including 9 black and white prints, 1 black and white contact sheet without negatives, and 2 sets of black and white negatives with contact sheets.

Dates: 1935-1941

Evans Chapel Service, between 1953-1966

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0413.00021
Abstract

Interior view of Evans Chapel, focusing on the altar. Chancellor Chester M. Alter and Dean Cutler are identified sitting behind the minister.

Dates: between 1953-1966